RabaTEENS is a nurturing space for deep and meaningful Islamic spiritual mentorship with compassionate and caring mentors. We design fun, creative, and positive educational experiences to help teens grow confidently and comfortably into their faith.


Class Description


Purification is the door through which we enter into worship as Muslims and start our relationship with Allah ﷻ.  For this reason, tahara is key to performing our acts of worship correctly. 
This class will offer a quick and easy guide for teen girls on everything tahara, including key terms, an understanding of tahara, najasa, purifying objects and spaces, wudu, ghusl, and purification of the inner self. 

At the end of this class, students will be able to:  

1.   Differentiate between tahir and najis
2.   Confidently perform actions of tahara
3.   Differentiate between obligatory and recommended actions of wudu and ghusl 



Class Outline


Week 1:  Introductions

Key concepts of tahara and najasa will be introduced, so that students will be able to understand the distinctions between different types of physical purity. Key terms that will be used in the class will be shared and explained, providing an introduction to the study of fiqh. 


Week 2:  Purifying Objects 

In this class we will cover the methods to purify clothing, objects, and surfaces. Practical exercises will be included so that students can visualize purification methods. Class will end with a quick quiz to solidify understanding. 


Week 3:  Wudu 

In this class we will cover the essentials of wudu as well as the recommended actions to perform the most complete wudu. 


Week 4:  Ghusl  
 
In this class we will cover the essentials of ghusl as well as the recommended actions to perform the most complete ghusl. 


Week 5:  Purifying the Nafs 

In this class we will discuss the connection between the physical and spiritual self. We will learn to adjust our spiritual intake to keep our nafs pure and be able to engage in a beautiful relationship with Allah ﷻ. 

Class Activity Materials

None 

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

Sundays 12:00 - 1:00 pm CST 

Session dates: June 29th - July 27th 

Students must attend Zoom live sessions. Classes are NOT recorded.


*Enrollment into the RabaTEENS program is on a per-student basis. If two (or more) students are planning to attend a class together by sharing a screen, each student will need to enroll for class individually. 

**RabaTEENS programs are for girls aged 12-17 ONLY. Students are required to be 12 already in order to join any of RabaTEENS programs.

Certificate of Participation

A certificate of participation will be given to students who complete the class.

Refund Policy

No refunds are issued once the session begins. 

Tahara Crash Course: Essentials of Purification for Teen Girls

Meets once a week for one hour (5-week session)

Instructor

Education Director Anse Eamaan Rabbat

Anse Eamaan Rabbat was raised in the United States and in Syria, where she benefited from renowned female teachers of the Islamic sciences, including tajwid, sirah, hadith, fiqh, and aqīdah. After moving to the United Arab Emirates, she earned her Bachelor’s in Mass Communications with concentrations in Advertising and Journalism and later earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration. Since graduating university, she has dedicated her time to the education and upbringing of children and adults. She has held various positions in educational institutions and schools, and volunteered at various educational centers. She has been honored to serve as director of the Ribaat Academic Institute since its inception in Fall 2013 and presently serves as Rabata's Education Director.